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tth

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The nurse is providing education for a patient who has cystic fibrosis and has recently begun therapy with inhaled dornase alfa (Pulmozyme). What statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding?
 
  a. It will help to thin my sputum.
  b. It will help to widen the bronchioles.
  c. It will expand collapsed alveoli.
  d. It will need to be taken every other day.

Question 2

A nurse counsels a patient who is to begin taking gamma-hydroxybutyrate (Xyrem) for narcolepsy. It is important for the nurse to warn the patient that respiratory depression is a potential risk with concomitant use of
 
  a. alcohol.
  b. beta blockers.
  c. caffeine.
  d. nicotine.


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mcomstock09

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Dornase alfa works by thinning the sputum.
Dornase alfa does not dilate the bronchioles or expand collapsed alveoli.
Dornase alfa must be taken every day for life, not every other day.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse should advise the patient to avoid alcohol when taking gamma-hydroxybutyrate, because combining the two increases the risk of respiratory depression.
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate has no drug-drug interactions with beta blockers, caffeine, or nicotine.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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